On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills designed to expand protections for transgender New Yorkers and those convicted of crimes committed while they were victims of sex trafficking or forced prostitution.


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Gov. Kathy Hochul cited the high cost of living in New York City as a reason to delay the implementation of congestion pricing.

'New Yorkers are getting hammered on costs'

Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy says TPVA and BusPatrol need to come up with a corrective action plan. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'A ticket is no good unless it results in money. Dead presidents.'

Suffolk's dismissal of $2 million worth of tickets drew criticism from the state lawmaker who sponsored the program. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This is the biggest scam' 

Suffolk County's red light camera program could come to an end, in part because no state senator has stepped forward to carry the legislation in Albany.

Suffolk's red light camera program could come to a halt

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Education leaders from the region are to gather in Farmingdale Tuesday for a hearing on the state's foundation aid formula.

School funding takes center stage at LI public hearing next week

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In a statement, the New York State Democratic Party said it's going to "finish the job Joe Biden started."

NYS Democratic delegates back Kamala Harris as party's presidential nominee

Meanwhile, a veteran Republican strategist said GOP candidates view Biden's decision as "not good news" for them.

Biden's decision not to run may energize the party, NY Democrats say

Friday's disruption at airports across the country continued to affect schedules and travelers at Kennedy and LaGuardia on Saturday.

Delays, cancellations persist at NYC airports from software glitch 

The glitch affected systems worldwide, forcing millions to deal with the fallout.

Software glitch disables systems for people in transit, buying coffee, picking up prescriptions

Garcia spent many years in metropolitan-area radio, including a lengthy stint co-hosting a morning show on Long Island's WBLI/106.1 FM.

Maria Garcia, former co-host of morning drive show, dies at 52

Long Island's other congressional incumbents all have healthy money advantages over challengers going into the final four months of campaigning.

Gillen has more campaign cash on hand than D'Esposito, records show

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In response to the Farmingdale High School marching band charter bus accident, a proposed state bill would require most passengers in charter buses to wear safety belts or face fines.

Tragedy prompted seat belt bill

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The red flag law, which allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those deemed a potential threat, was ruled constitutional. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

Red flag gun law upheld as constitutional by appeals court

Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are looking for a way around what they call 'exclusionary zoning' that has blocked new housing projects, NewsdayTV's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

Looking for ways around zoning

Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her fiscal year state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday, outlining a reduction in state aid for schools. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We are not going to be able to replicate the massive increases' 

Newsday recaps Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, covering issues such as affordable housing and crime. 

Recap: Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber in Albany.

Replay: Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report on what can be done to address the migrant crisis.

What can be done to address the migrant crisis? 

Tighter budgets, affordable housing on the state's '24 agenda. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

What does the state's budget deficit mean for LIers?

The Court of Appeals has ordered the redistricting commission to draw up a new proposal by no later than Feb. 28. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What congressional redistricting could mean

LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LIers weigh in on casino, housing

AG's report finds "stark gap" in homeownership among different races. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's very discouraging but we need to change that'

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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

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